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GED Practice Questions: Social Studies

Preparing for the GED? Try your hand at a few Social Studies practice questions. [ TRY KAPLAN’S OTHER GED PRACTICE QUESTIONS: Science • Mathematics • Language Arts ] [ KEEP STUDYING: What’s tested on the Social Studies GED Test Section? ]

What's on the GED: Reasoning Through Language Arts

The GED® Reasoning through Language Arts Test (RLA) evaluates your reading and writing skills. You will have 2.5 hours for about 46 questions that require you to: answer questions based on single passages and on passages that are paired together (reading and thinking skills); review written text and select words and phrases so that the […]

What's on the GED: Mathematical Reasoning

The GED® Mathematical Reasoning Test evaluates your ability to solve mathematical problems and apply mathematics to a variety of contexts. You will have 90 minutes to answer approximately 46 questions based on the following: Quantitative Reasoning (45%), which includes problems with positive and negative whole numbers, decimals, and fractions; ratios, proportions, and percents; data and […]

How Long Does it Take to Get a GED?

You should plan on taking about three months to prepare for and take the GED. That being said, the amount of time it will actually take you depends on a few things: When and where you plan to take the GED will play a part in how early you need to sign up. If it’s […]

Who Should Take the GED Test?

The GED test is designed as a way for people to achieve high school equivalency without actually receiving a high school diploma. The GED test might seem like an easier option than finishing high school, but there are several things to consider before you decide to get a high school equivalency diploma instead of a […]

Understanding What’s Tested on the GED

The GED® test is a widely used examination that demonstrates high school equivalency as well as college and career readiness. It includes the reading, writing, thinking, and problem-solving skills needed for postsecondary educational programs and for the world of work. This means that your high school equivalency diploma is not an end in itself—it is […]

TEAS Reading: How to Read Strategically

Of the 47 scored questions on TEAS Reading, 22 (47%) will ask you to identify key ideas and details from the passage. With these questions, the TEAS tests your ability to read for the “big picture” and for important details, as well as to draw inferences from your reading and apply what you learn from […]

How is the GED Scored?

If you’re planning to take the GED® or thinking about it, a great place to start is familiarizing yourself with the basic structure of each section.  Here’s everything you need to know about scores on the GED®. Each GED® Test (RLA, Mathematical Reasoning, Social Studies, and Science) on the GED® is scored on a scale from 100 […]

How to Study for the GED in a Month

The GED is an alternative to a high school diploma. Instead of graduating from high school, you’ll receive a test score vouching for your high school knowledge equivalency and college readiness. If you do well, you can apply for college and jobs as if you had a high school diploma. Because there’s a lot riding […]

Top 10 Tips to Ace the TEAS on Test Day

After weeks of preparation, you know what to expect on the TEAS. You’ve studied a lot and taken a test practice test or two. Now your Test Day is approaching. How can you make sure you do your best? [RELATED: How to Prepare for the TEAS] On the day of your test, arrive at least […]